Mahakala

[@citizendan6390]

Smarthistory is such a great channel!

[@0x_hackerfren]

I agree! A treasure to be sure

[@smarthistory-art-history]

Thank you both.

[@nsbd90now]

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[@kingharsh9713]

I thought mahakala was prominent in Hinduism. How does it connect with Buddhism? Just curious and bit confused

[@smarthistory-art-history]

Yes, the deity Mahakala is shared by both Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

[@0x_hackerfren]

The way the eastern religions portray divine beings is always such a stark contrast to that of the West i feel like

[@navinkumarpk86]

How so?

[@0x_hackerfren]

@navinkumarpk86 Buddhism and hindisum seem to portray them in a much more intense light. Look at kali for instance. Then look at how the west portrays Satan, the prime evil. With devil horns and a pitchfork :p

[@katieh6444]

Is there a link with the Indian goddess Kali? There seem to be some visual similarities like stepping on a figure and being a quite fierce character.

[@navinkumarpk86]

I am Navin Kumar. Same as the donor.

[@smarthistory-art-history]

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